Shake N Bake Sportfishing is a private, whole-boat charter operating out of Ilwaco, Washington, specializing in live bait albacore tuna fishing aboard the 42-foot Henriques Sportfisher, Shake N Bake. Rather than filling seats individually, the entire boat is rented as a private trip for up to six people, giving groups the whole vessel to themselves.

Tuna trips head 20 to 80 miles offshore using live bait to target albacore, with a strong day potentially bringing in five or six 20-pound tuna per angler. The boat runs at a fast 27 knots, letting guests leave the dock at 7am and return by 6pm with a full day of fishing rather than long travel time eating into the trip. The crew also runs bottom fishing trips from June through July before shifting fully into albacore tuna season from July through September.

Every trip includes top-of-the-line tackle from Accurate, Calstar, and Shimano, along with plenty of live bait so guests can stay on fish throughout the day. A deckhand and captain work together to keep the trip both fun and productive, with the crew’s approach described as feeling like fishing with a buddy rather than a formal charter. Guests only need to bring their own lunch, with everything else handled by the crew.

Shake N Bake Sportfishing keeps an active online presence with regular fishing reports, photos, and videos from recent trips, along with detailed guides on live bait albacore techniques and bottom fishing basics for those wanting to prepare ahead of time.

For groups looking for a fast, fully private tuna fishing charter out of Ilwaco, Washington, Shake N Bake Sportfishing offers a dedicated albacore-focused trip aboard a well-equipped 42-foot sportfisher.